Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla. It provides capital and strategic guidance to startups across stages, focusing on technology-driven companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, enterprise software and services, fintech, digital health, medical technology and diagnostics, therapeutics, consumer products, and frontier technologies. The firm backs bold ventures with the potential to disrupt markets and improve lives, supporting companies from early to growth stages and working closely with entrepreneurs to apply science, technology and innovative business models. While primarily investing in North American technology companies, Khosla Ventures pursues opportunities globally and emphasizes experimentation and impact alongside financial returns. The firm also maintains related impact initiatives that support entrepreneurs addressing socio-economic challenges in emerging markets.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Nessan Bermingham Ph.D

Operating Partner

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland JD

General Partner and COO

Past deals in Video

Playback

Venture Round in 2025
Playback is a sports streaming platform that facilitates a social viewing experience for users. It offers online rooms where individuals can watch sports matches together, engage in real-time interactions, and participate in live podcasts. This unique approach allows customers to enjoy sporting events collectively while enabling podcasters to connect with their audiences effectively. Through its innovative platform, Playback aims to enhance the way sports fans experience games by fostering community and interaction during broadcasts.

Moonvalley

Seed Round in 2024
Moonvalley builds creative studio, powered by the most capable video and image foundational models. The company is creating the place where generative image and video experiences will be built. Backed by Y-Combinator and Khosla Ventures.

Cartwheel

Seed Round in 2024
Cartwheel is a technology company that specializes in a text-to-animation platform. Users can input text to generate animations for various applications, such as videos, games, and social media, without requiring prior animation experience. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate creative storytelling more efficiently.

WaveOne

Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras is a technology company that specializes in automotive security solutions, primarily known for its product, the Owl Car Cam. Founded by Andrew Hodge and Nathan Ackerman in December 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Owl Cameras develops LTE-based security cameras designed to provide comprehensive video recording for vehicles, whether they are in motion or parked. The Owl Car Cam continuously monitors the surroundings of the vehicle, offering features such as live streaming, instant notifications of security events, and access to recorded footage of incidents like crashes or break-ins. This solution aims to enhance the safety and security of car owners by ensuring constant connectivity and real-time information about their vehicles.

WaveOne

Seed Round in 2016
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

Nom

Series A in 2016
Nom is a live and interactive video community platform that enables users to host professional cooking, creative, and DIY shows. It provides an application tailored for food enthusiasts, allowing them to create, share, and watch their favorite culinary stories in real-time. By tapping into a network of makers, creators, and chefs, Nom empowers individuals to direct, produce, and host their own food shows, fostering a vibrant community centered around culinary exploration and creativity.

Narrative

Series B in 2014
Narrative AB specializes in innovative wearable cameras that facilitate the automatic capture of photographs and videos. The flagship product, the Narrative Clip, is a compact camera that can be clipped onto clothing, allowing users to effortlessly document their experiences without the need for manual operation. Accompanied by a mobile app, the device organizes, analyzes, and shares images, enabling users to revisit their most significant moments. The app supports both Android and iPhone devices, allowing for easy transfer of photos to personal Narrative Libraries in the cloud and sharing via social media platforms. Founded in 2012, Narrative is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Stockholm, Lund, and San Francisco. The company was previously known as Memoto AB before rebranding in 2013.

Swipe Labs

Seed Round in 2013
Swipe Labs, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing mobile communication applications that enhance the intimacy and privacy of user interactions. Their primary product allows users to share private photos and videos with select groups of friends, providing a more personal and secure way to communicate compared to public social media platforms. The company focuses on experimenting with new social products to improve mobile communication experiences for its users.

Cinemagram

Series A in 2012
Cinemagram is a mobile application that allows users to create hybrid photos and videos, enabling the production of short clips that can be looped for continuous playback. The app facilitates the creation of animated content, allowing users to share these real-life animations and motion pictures easily on social media platforms. By blending photography and videography, Cinemagram provides a unique way for users to express themselves and connect with friends and family through dynamic visual storytelling.

Supernova

Series B in 2012
Supernova (formerly Viddy) is a simple way for anyone to capture, beautify, and share amazing videos with the world. Capture key moments of your life, instantly produce it into a beautiful video, and share it with those who matter most. We've imagined a better way to experience mobile videos: + Instantly create visually stunning clips using our cinematic production packs. + One-click sharing to the social web, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. + Meaningful feedback from those who matter most -- friends, family and more. + Realtime video discovery and exploration from a vibrant community. + An endless source of creativity, inspiration and personal expression.

Veebeam

Series B in 2010
Veebeam Ltd. is a technology company specializing in wireless technologies and products designed to facilitate video streaming and wireless applications. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Veebeam develops software for streaming HD audio and video content from set-top boxes to televisions, alongside designing embedded hardware systems for the consumer electronics sector. The company offers a range of products, including Veebeam VideoCaster software, which allows users to stream content from PCs to TVs, and solutions such as Veebeam HD and Veebeam SD that simplify access to various internet video platforms. Additionally, Veebeam provides in-home video solutions utilizing DLNA/UPnP protocols for seamless streaming between networked devices. Its products are compatible with multiple operating systems and are distributed to OEMs and service providers via online retail platforms in several countries. Veebeam was formerly known as Staccato Communications Limited and underwent a name change in April 2010. However, as of October 28, 2013, the company is in liquidation.

Cartwheel

Cartwheel is a technology company that specializes in a text-to-animation platform. Users can input text to generate animations for various applications, such as videos, games, and social media, without requiring prior animation experience. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate creative storytelling more efficiently.
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